Sunday accident closes portion of M-28

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Feb 4, 2013 at 12:45 PMFeb 4, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Local officials closed a section of M-28 between I-75 and M-221 for approximately 45 minutes on Sunday in the wake of a trucking mishap in Dafter Township, according to Chippewa County Office of Emergency Services Director Tim McKee.

By SCOTT BRAND

CHIPPEWA COUNTY — Local officials closed a section of M-28 between I-75 and M-221 for approximately 45 minutes on Sunday in the wake of a trucking mishap in Dafter Township, according to Chippewa County Office of Emergency Services Director Tim McKee.The closure, reports indicate, occurred after a semi-truck slid off of M-28 between Maple Road and Piche Side Road. Merle's Wrecker was sent out to assist with the extrication process and it took roughly 45 minutes to pull the rig out of the ditch, according to McKee's best estimates.Chippewa County Sheriff Deputies, Michigan State Police and U.S. Border Patrol agents all assisted following the accident blocking traffic until the semi-truck could be removed. McKee indicated that due to the relatively quick extraction, a secondary route was not established to funnel traffic around the state highway closure.Reports indicate that many of those passing through the area waited until the road was re-opened — around 5:30 p.m. Sunday — before continuing their travels. Initial reports indicate there were no injuries associated with the incident.Chippewa County Sheriff Deputies are continuing their investigation into the mishap and it was unclear as to what caused the truck driver to lose control of the rig.